"Call On The One From Bethlehem" - The International Mass Choir (COGIC)

The International Mass Choir of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. under the direction of the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. A memorable event recorded live at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee.

[@49Spunky]

This was the first song I lead with my church choir. What memories!!!

[@briangreene2865]

I remember hearing this when it first came out. Two things stood out: The woman who sang lead and her voice range. And two? One word: TWINKEEEEEE!!!! My God! This what you call power organ playing!

[@sheliabolar3582]

I have traveled across the globe, and the kind of HIGHLY-ANOINTED organ-playing, by Evg Twinkie Clark, that is heard on this album, I haven't heard ANYWHERE else! Twinkie REALLY IS CHIEF Musician, among females, on that B3! True STORY!!!! Shelia M Bolar

[@brendasmith767]

I was blessed to be seated, standing, praising Him at this recording and I can still feel the Spirit moving. I long for the church of yesteryear. Praying for Us to keep our focus on Jesus.

[@mauriceglass2854]

Amen sis. Brenda this is my prayer as well. I may be young but thank God for the elders of the church teaching me about Holiness and really seeking to please the Lord. I want God's presence more than constant praise breaks but no deliverance

[@manifestinglifeministriesc2513]

Its the Jesus, Jesus for me.

[@keithwilson1595]

This song is still as effective today as it was back in the day!!!!! I been listening to this song for 3 weeks now!! Love it!!!! KDW

[@williamalston1532]

A vintage bottle from the vineyards! I played this album until it warped! TWINKIE beats the devil out of that organ. OMG! When I was younger, I felt she was from another planet the way she played the organ on those International Mass Choir Albums. That's why people love and regard her so! Thank you for posting!

[@doitallnight5150]

My minister of Music Beverly Cunningham Wrote this song and introduced this song to Mattie!!! We still sing this song today!!! St. Paul AME Church Cleveland

[@jessicalively3283]

Let me know!# StPaulAME

[@sylvesterjohns7968]

After hearing this, you can only imagine what Heaven is going to be like. Praise God for the music ministry of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. I never got the chance to meet her, but I wish I could have.🙏❤👏👏👏👏

[@lamarstoudmire1455]

The praise break is my favorite part of the song!

[@vedajones8567]

La'Mar Stoudmire Mine is when they chant his name....'Jesus.' I guarantee if you call his name with all your heart...He will answer you...Praise God!

[@dr.antioneeakins5992]

I’m Carol’s pastor i just got off the phone with her. She’s still kicking and killing!

[@jddrew1000]

Oh wow! What a blessing!!

[@BlkmansJackpot]

Glory

[@twinkiememphis]

Hi insaw your post and sometimes think of Carol. I had the pleasure of riding her in my car from Mason temple .

[@harrypender8886]

Does anyone know who the lead singers are on this song?

[@frangalajackson7641]

Oh we still do in our Church what we did back then When & Yes we have to Sing Yeah ( Yes Lord) To Get things done in our Church Meaning Preaching The Scriptures. Our Young People are Learning The Importance. To Learning To Read,Live By ,& Understanding The Bible,God's Written Down Spoken Word Of God Through the Only Begotten Son Of God,Jesus Amen.

[@sharidale3936]

The youth choir tore this song up here in Iowa back in the '70's, COGIC in the house!

[@robertparker2271]

BEAUTIFUL GODLY SONG SO INSPIRING BLESS THE NAME OF JESUS

[@SummerHeatMissions1]

Propitiation: The removal of God's punishment for sin through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ! Call on the one! His name is Jesus!

[@BlkmansJackpot]

Yes God….This was playing in my head and heart today!

[@blackpepperman7846]

I was there the night of this recording. It was at the Los Angeles Convention Center, back around 1979. The conference was known by the acronym UNAC. It's the AIM convention today. If I'm not mistaken the entire music program was captured on 5 albums. It was my introduction to COGIC. Nothing like an old school bump!

[@paulgaddie4103]

Correction....This Live Recording Was In Memphis, Tennessee...At Mason Temple C.O.G.I.C Midnight Musical... Under The Direction Of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark....

[@RevCogicSince65]

Lol, I remember when we recorded this!!!! I shouted so tough, I tore a hole in my pants and I didn't get a whipping from my Pops for he knew that I wasn't playing church....it was real!!!

[@neverbeaver]

What

[@PalinLW]

That Switch up Clap is everything during the Praise break they don't do that anymore ... And there is nothing like the classic COGIC "YES" to bring you in....😊

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

This lady is blind but can sing and write like nothing else

[@RFTKaty1]

Love this song!

[@PalinLW]

You Learn something new every day I thought all these years it was Who answers prayer.. Her runs and low tones are the best on the Because He Lives She sang a few leads adlibs and killed. John P Kee has a song with her on one of the VIP albums

[@blackman4121]

I thought it was also "...who answers prayer" also!

[@1cogicprophet]

@@blackman4121 what are the words

[@blackman4121]

@@1cogicprophet I now know it to be "call on the one from Bethlehem"....(thats the choirs part)

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

i love this real music

[@jankins24]

We had this double set LP... still in rotation on my iPod!

[@cj4theway]

The Temple rocked that night. I should say morning.

[@soundwave6218]

PRAISE GOD "😁" YES call on the one that will listen and turn things around for you..the one that sends out his Mighty/Unstoppable angels to get the job done..he's the Ultimate Healer/and Life changer your Bestfriend/Promise keeper...Happy Easter💐and enjoy this day 🙌🏼🙌🏻🙌🏿🙌🙌🏾 🗞️ Pray and Pray over your home #getthatoil He Lives...✨ God Bless you All..✨ I LOVE YOU...✨

[@kennethellis6000]

THAT END!!!!!

[@4eva68]

This reminds me of Victory shall be mine...from James Cleveland. Powerfilled indeed. Thanks for posting. ;0)

[@geraldwhite1097]

Man I wished I was there when they recorded this. I truly miss the COGIC especially during the 80s. Play that organ, Twinkie!!!! Because Jesus Lives. By the way, who is the lady in white? ✝️

[@kellynicholson4454]

That organ, was talking!!!

[@cj4theway]

It's Carol Thomas. Someone reported that she is living in Houston, Texas now.

[@cj4theway]

@prosser41 Thanks for the update. I always enjoyed her singing and her participation in the music department.

[@davidjp7197]

Do y'all hear Twinkie though!!!!???

[@Dahverin-kk4on]

Her organ is the star of this song😄

[@christophersimpson5457]

I understand that the sophistication of the times has given us many resources...but if you ever get in trouble and you can not access anything else... I dare you to call on the one from Bethlehem!!!!

[@Nolimit._mb]

Her voice is like a mix of denise and twinkie clark

[@thatssodonovan]

All this time I there were two people leading this song

[@prosser41]

cj4theway she lives in Houston and sing at Christian Hope Choir in 3rd ward

[@cj4theway]

@SSCogic22 smile

[@cj4theway]

@favor365 The album notes credit Beverly Cunningham as the composer of the song.

[@doitallnight5150]

My minister of Music Beverly Cunningham did write this song in Cleveland Ohio we still sing this song today

[@cwshere1]

@cj4theway its still posted,.. i just looked @it on the other day...

[@christopherjackson9295]

You must hear Rev. Beverly Cunningham-Cofield and the St Paul AME Church Mass choir version. The best.

[@mrwizzard22]

@cj4theway LOL @ Gimme G. Yeah, she DID say that, didn't she? I don't know anything as far as her location or anything of that sort but I do know she's still alive, doing well, and still SANGIN' like only she can. There are some recent videos of her ministering on youtube. She's still got it!

[@SoulnSensual]

Jesus, all these years I thought they said, "Call on the Lord , he answers prayer" smh.

[@1406mal]

LOL I THOUGHT THEY WAS SAYING CALL ON THE ONE WHO ANSWER PRAYERS

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

what year was this released?

[@cj4theway]

@mrwizzard22 Does anyone know what happen to Carol "Gimme "G" Thomas?

[@kellynicholson4454]

Who was playing that ORGAN!!!??? WOWWWWW!!!

[@cj4theway]

The one and only Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark

[@kellynicholson4454]

Thank you.

[@manifestinglifeministriesc2513]

Noe other than Twinkie.

[@favor365]

And where does Mrs.Beverly Cunningham-Cofield play a part in this??

[@doitallnight5150]

She wrote the song and introduced it to Mattie at the time Beverly was COGIC now she is Rev. Beverly Cofield at St. Paul AME in Cleveland Ohio and we still sing this song today

[@kellynicholson4454]

Who are the lead singers, of this song??? It sounds like 2 people.

[@vickieriley7210]

Carol Thomas

[@llightasafeather33]

who is leading this song? is a Clark sister

[@paulgaddie7248]

Shon Williams .... Carol Thomas From Houston Texas..

[@elaineharrison8857]

Mattie moss Clark. The best female recording gospel artist

[@viz1]

@@elaineharrison8857 No it’s not it’s Carol Thomas the blind lady.

[@Nolimit._mb]

You would think it's denise clark but it's Carol thomas

[@ladellmorris2745]

No one can sing like the baptist churchs

[@viz1]

This is COGIC not baptist